Selenium is one of the most important micronutrients in your body when it comes to your thyroid. Selenium also plays an important role in regulating enzymes that help protect your cells from free radicals. These enzymes are known as selenium-dependent enzymes (1) and they are important for many cellular pathways in your body. To take matters …
Big pharma makes billions selling weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy because they know thyroid patients are so desperate to lose weight. You probably already know that part. But what you may not know is this: There are natural plant-based compounds that activate the same fat-burning enzymes as these medications, without the nasty side …
Understanding Zinc Deficiency and Sub-Optimal Zinc Levels Zinc is considered an essential mineral for the body. This means that you cannot live without zinc, it is ESSENTIAL or REQUIRED for life! This means that if you do not have a sufficient amount of zinc in your body, you will feel it in the form of …
Mood swings, anxiety, and depression… up to 60% of thyroid patients will struggle with these problems. But they don’t have to. Why? Because there are natural treatments and supplements that can help bring balance to your brain and thyroid at the same time. Here are 5 science-backed supplements to take for better thyroid brain health: …
Iodine is actually fairly controversial as far as minerals go. On one hand, you have a group of people who will tell you that iodine is dangerous and should never be used for your thyroid, and on the other, you have a group of people who want you to consume incredibly high amounts of iodine …
Selenium is an essential (required) nutrient that your body must have. If you don’t have enough, you will suffer symptoms ranging from hair loss to thyroid problems to fatigue and many others in between. Not only is it required for optimal health, it’s fairly common for people to suffer from a deficiency (1). This happens because …
Here’s the deal: Most people (physicians and patients alike) who know anything about losing weight and keeping it off, the right way, know about leptin. They know that if you want to lose weight and keep it off you must target leptin levels. But there’s one big problem: Leptin is notoriously hard to manipulate. And …
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Think you don’t have to worry about Vitamin B12 deficiency because you are living in a place like the United States? Think again. It’s been estimated (by various medical research journals) that the rate of Vitamin B12 deficiency approaches 40% (depending on the study you look at (1)). And this number is catching only those with …
Depending on where you look you can read that magnesium stearate is a toxic harmful additive or a completely harmless filler. Which one is correct and why does it matter to you? We are going to explore the science and attempt to answer the question as to whether or not it’s actually something you should …
